New digger.

[HanoverDigger]

Saw it YouTube and decided to get one and see what it can do in some woods digging. I'll still take my regular shovel. Anybody here use one? Thoughts? Thanks for looking. Good luck hunting.

 

[fwcrawford]

I have one and love it.
Have used it in woods and in turf and it really does a great job.

 

[vito]

The Raptor is absolutely great. Using mine since last year.

 

[Sandinpants]

I have never tried it. But it looks slim and sleek design If all else fails it can still flip burgers at the camp site----just joking

 

[possum _ MO]

Yes I have used one for 2 years, its great. I just added another hand trowel for this year, one I picked up at home depot with serrated edges for digging where there are roots.
Roots suck!

 

[HanoverDigger]

Thanks for the replies fellas. Looks like I made a good choice. Had a chance to break it in today but other commitments took priority. Maybe tomorrow though. Good luck hunting.

 

[T-DUB]

I like mine, and prefer it over my Lesch.

 

[HanoverDigger]

Took it out Wednesday for some digging. It did ok but won't be replacing the Piranha for hunting in the woods as far as digging the initial plug, but liked the amount of dirt it scoops out after that . I like the way it handles digging plugs in the yard we hunted. Found these in the Cold Harbor battlefield area. Thanks for looking. Good luck hunting.

 

[Mark kus]

Predator are the only shovels I use
Mark

 

[fwcrawford]

Took it out Wednesday for some digging. It did ok but won't be replacing the Piranha for hunting in the woods as far as digging the initial plug, but liked the amount of dirt it scoops out after that . I like the way it handles digging plugs in the yard we hunted. Found these in the Cold Harbor battlefield area. Thanks for looking. Good luck hunting.

Nice finds!!
I bought one of those Piranha shovels a couple months ago, but have not used it yet… I think I will like it though.

 

[Confetrit]

Nice CW lead. That Gardner bullet must have been fired at one of the "Butcher's" boys at Cold Harbor. Well Done.

 

[HanoverDigger]

Nice finds!!
I bought one of those Piranha shovels a couple months ago, but have not used it yet… I think I will like it though.

Thanks. I think you'll really like it. I've been using since it first came out. My old army shovel has since been retired, only drawback is that I could carry it in a carpenter hammer holder, and switch hands while detecting, as with the Piranha I have to carry/drag it in one hand, which is ok. Tried the shovel holder thingy but that broke. Good luck hunting.

 

[HanoverDigger]

Nice CW lead. That Gardner bullet must have been fired at one of the "Butcher's" boys at Cold Harbor. Well Done.

Thanks. These were found just on the outer Cold Harbor battle lines. Just east of Mechanicsville. Earthworks and rifle pits are still visible even in these built up areas. We got lucky and got permission at a place of worship. The fellow there was really nice and said have fun. There's at least 3-4 acres to hunt. He's had others come by to hunt also, but they didn't get it all. I believe some stuff is still there. These bullets had some serious depth...Deus2 w/ 13" coil . The road in front was the separating line between Yankee and Confederate forces. We'll be going again. Good luck hunting.

 

[fwcrawford]

Normally if I am using my Raptor tool, I just hold it in my hand while detecting and I have my Lesche digger on my belt.
If using a shovel, I just hold it too and use my Lesche tool after digging the plug.
One thing I did is buy a small section of rubber hose and attach it to the shovel shaft to keep my hand from getting cold from the steel while carrying it. It really makes a difference.

 

[Sandinpants]

I like the hose idea,

 

[vito]

Took it out Wednesday for some digging. It did ok but won't be replacing the Piranha for hunting in the woods as far as digging the initial plug, but liked the amount of dirt it scoops out after that . I like the way it handles digging plugs in the yard we hunted. Found these in the Cold Harbor battlefield area. Thanks for looking. Good luck hunting.

Nice finds , and yes, the Raptor handles dirt really well .

Normally if I am using my Raptor tool, I just hold it in my hand while detecting and I have my Lesche digger on my belt.
If using a shovel, I just hold it too and use my Lesche tool after digging the plug.
One thing I did is buy a small section of rubber hose and attach it to the shovel shaft to keep my hand from getting cold from the steel while carrying it. It really makes a difference.

Wow, great idea .

 

[Confetrit]

Thanks. These were found just on the outer Cold Harbor battle lines. Just east of Mechanicsville. Earthworks and rifle pits are still visible even in these built up areas. We got lucky and got permission at a place of worship. The fellow there was really nice and said have fun. There's at least 3-4 acres to hunt. He's had others come by to hunt also, but they didn't get it all. I believe some stuff is still there. These bullets had some serious depth...Deus2 w/ 13" coil . The road in front was the separating line between Yankee and Confederate forces. We'll be going again. Good luck hunting.

HanoverDigger, Continued Success to you in your return trip and hunt.

 

[Odanscoils]

Saw it YouTube and decided to get one and see what it can do in some woods digging. I'll still take my regular shovel. Anybody here use one? Thoughts? Thanks for looking. Good luck hunting.

Never seen one. Who makes it ?

 

[Waterdog]

Yes I have a one and during the winter here when the ground is soft I love it. Just take it and shove it into the ground and you have your hole . Yeah You won't see it in the summer when the ground is hard.

 

[HanoverDigger]

Never seen one. Who makes it ?

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